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This invention relates to new meta-chlorinated
methylenebisanilines as chain-lengthening agents for MDI-
prepolymers and, especially, for greatly-stressed cast
polyurethane elastomers.
Cast polyurethane (PU) elastomers are
"engineering" materials, whose properties can be changed
over a wide range by varying the structural elements
isocyanate, polyol and chain-lengthening agents. The
toxicity of the educts has a special aspect in this class
of plastic. As far as feasible in accordance with
properties, attempts have been made to get away from the
known isocyanate TDI (toluylene diisocyante) because of its
volatility and toxicity (maximum allowable concentration is
0.02 ppm), and from the standard chain-lengthening agent
MBOCA (4,4'-methylenebis(o-chloroaniline)) because of its
proven mutagenic properties.
The tendency, therefore, is to replace
toluylenediisocyanate with p-phenylene-
methylenediisocyanate (MDI), as well as mutagenic chain-
lengthening agent, without having to accept drawbacks in
the polyurethane (PU) elastomer properties. The
incompatibility of 4,4'-methylenebis(o-chloroaniline) with
p-phenylene-methylenediisocyanate prepolymers (yields
partially in homogeneous and opaque materials) supports the
demand for a suitable substitute. Therefore, as great a
hardness is possible, as great an offset yield stress (E
modulus) a~ possible, and as a good tear propagation
resistance (structural strength) at 20°C, and especially at
60°C, are required for greatly stressed cast polyurethane
elastomers on a p-phenylene-methylenediisocyanate
prepolymer base.
It is known to use 1,4-butanediol as a chain-
lengthening agent for polyurethane elastomers on a p-
phenylene-methylenediisocyanate prepolymer base (e. g.
Rpcke Braun Kunststoff Handbuch, 2d edition, Volume 7,
Polyurethane, pp. 31 ff.). However, polyurethane
elastomers produced on this basis cannot meet the exacting
requirements for heat resistance.
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From European Published Patent Application No.
0220641, it is known to use 4,4'-methylenebis(meta-chloro-
2,6-dialkyl)-anilines or 4,4'-methylenebis(2,5-dichloro-6-
alkyl)-anilines as chain-lengthening agents in p-phenylene-
methylenediisocyanate prepolymers. Actually, gaod
polyurethane elastomer properties relative to hardness and
stiffness are attainable, but because of the pot life in
the second range the processing times are too short for
cast polyurethane elastomers.
An object of the invention is to provide a chain-
lengthening agent for p-phenylene-methylenediisocyanate
prepolymers, especially for greatly-stressed cast
polyurethane elastomers that does not exhibit the above-
mentioned drawbacks.
The chain-lengthening agents according to the
invention contain: (a) from 1 to 70 percent by weight of
4,4'-methylenebis(2,3-dichloro-6-ethyl-aniline), (b) from
0 to 70 percent by weight of 4,4'-methylenebis(2,5-
dichloro-6-ethyl-aniline), (c) from 0.1 to 15 percent by
weight of 4,4'-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethyl-aniline),
as well as (d) from 30 to 60 percent by weight of
2',3,3',6-tetrachloro-2,6'-diethyl-4,4'-methylenedianile,
3,3',6-trichloro-2,2',6-triethyl-4,4'-methylenedianiline
and 2',3,3'-trichloro-2,6,6'-triethyl-4,4'-
methylenedianiline as a mixture, or (e) from 3o to 48
percent by weight of 2',3,3'-trichloro-2,6,6'-triethyl-
4,4'-methylenedianiline alone.
The chain-lengthening agents of the invention
preferably contain: (a) from 5 to 45 percent by weight of
4,4'-methylenebis(2,3-dichloro-6-ethylaniline), (b) from 0
to 45 percent by weight of 4,4'-methylenebis(2,5-dichloro-
6-ethylaniline), (c) from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of
2',3,3',6-tetrachloro-2,6'-diethyl-4,4'-methylenedianiline,
3,3',6'-trichloro-2,2',6-triethyl-4,4'-methylenedianiline
arid 2',3,3'-trichloro-2,6,6'-triethyl-4,4'-
methylenedianiline as a mixture, or from 30 to 48 percent
by weight of the 2',3,3'-trichloro-2,6,6'-triethyl-4,4'-
methylenedianiline alone.
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The melting point of the chain-lengthening agents
of the invention advantageously is not over 140°C,
especially preferably not over 120°C, so that problem-free
processing is assured without taking special precautionary
measures.
Since the experts have previously held the view
that with mixtures of chain-lengthening agents, poor
polyurethane elastomer properties, above all in .references
to the temperature stability, are to be expected because of
the disturbance of the structure of the hard phase, the
solution according to the invention is especially
surprising. The production of the chain-lengthening agents
according to the invention may be effected in known manner,
e.g. according to European Published Patent Application
0171588, by condensation of the corresponding anilines:
2,3-dichloro-6-ethylaniline, 2,5-dichloro-6-ethylaniline
and 3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline, with formaldehyde in an
acid medium.
With the composition of the chain-lengthening
agents according to the invention being identical, they are
used Eor the condensation as Follows: 2,3-dichloro-6
ethylaniline in an amount of from 1 to 84 percent by
weight, 2,5-dichloro-6-ethylaniline in an amount of From 0
to 85 percent by weight, and 3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline in
an amount of Erom 3 to 40 percent by weight.
The physical properties of the end product of the
polyurethane elastomer vary in accordance with the variable
composition of the chain-lengthening agents. Therefore,
another aspect of the invention provides polyurethane
elastomers which can be tailored geared to the intended
use.
The application of the chain-lengthening agents
according to the invention takes places with current MDI
prepolymers, suitably based on polyhydroxy compounds, such
as polyesterpolyols, polycaprolactones or polyetherpolyols
which exhibit an isocyanate content from 3 to 15 percent,
preferably From 5 to 10 percent.
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The usual catalysts, such as tetrabutanediamine
(TMBDA), dia2obicylooctane (DABCO), phenylmercury
propionate and also dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTC), or
combinations thereof, as well as other additives, such as
softeners, foaming agents or fireproofing agents, can also
be used in the preparation of the cast polyurethane
elastomers. However, the operation is preferably performed
without catalyst additives which, in view of the --in
part-- high toxicity and poor environmental compatibility
of such catalysts, is another substantial advantage.
Suitably the chain-lengthening agents according
to the invention are worked into the prepolymer reaction
system in amounts of from 0.9 to 1.1 mol, preferably in
amounts of from 0.95 to 1.05 mol, per mole of the NCO
groups.
The resultant cast polyurethane elastomers axe
particularly notable for their great hardness and stiffness
as well as for their structural strength over a wide
temperature range, so that these products are exceptionally
suitable for wear-resistant applications of hard rubber in,
for example, greatly stressed parts of mining machines as
surface protection and also as coatings for pipelines,
rollers (e.g., rollers for paper production, roller and
polyurethane tires).
The following examples and comparison tests
illustrate the invention:
Survey of The Ani ines Used for the Condensation
a) 2,3-dichloro-6-ethylaniline
b) 2,5-dichloro-6-ethylaniline
c) 3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline
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Table 1
Example a b c
No % weight % weight % weight
1 45.9 48.6 5.5
2 14.7 81.7 3.6
3 38.6 56.4 5.0
4 53.2 40.8 6.0
5 61.5 32.1 6.4
6 68.8 24.3 6.9
7 78.0 14.6 7.4
g 65.0 0 35
Survey of The Components of the Chain-Lengthening Agents
Tested
A) 4,4'-methylenebis(2,3-dichloro-6-ethylaniline)
B) 4,4'-methylenebis(2,5-dichloro-6-ethylaniline)
C) 4,4'-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline)
D) 2',3,3',6-tetrachloro-2,6'-diethyl-4,4'-
methylenedianiline
E) 3,3',6'-trichloro-2.2',6-triethyl-4,4'-
methylendianiline
F) 2',3,3'-trichloro-2,6,6'-triethyl-4,4'-
methylenedianiline
Table 2
Example A B C D+E+F Mp,
No. % Weight % Weight % Weight % Weight °C Remark
1 21.1 23 . 6 3 . 52 . 3 84' -91 Invention
0
2 2 . 2 66. 7 0.13 31. 0 114 -135 Irnrention
3 14.9 31.8 0.25 53.0 98-99.1 Invention
4 28.3 16.6 0.36 54.7 83-111 Invention
5 37.8 10.3 0.41 51.5 89-120 Invention
6 47.3 5.9 0,48 46.3 108-132 Invention'
7 60.8 2.1 0.55 36.6 123-130 Irnrention',
8 42. 3 0 12. 45. 5 102 -112 Invention
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(only
F)
I 4,4'-methylenebis (2-chloroaniline) 108-111' cn
MBOCA
II 1,4-butanediol 16 rn
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For testing the chain-lengthening agents,
prepolymers based on polycaprolactone (CAPA) with a
molecular weight of about 2000, and
polytetramethyleneglycol (PTMG) with a molecular weight of
1000 and 2000 with methylenebisphenylisocyanate (MDI) were
produced in standard manner (e. g., according to European
Published Patent Application 0220641). The prepolymer based
on CAPA contained 6.5 percent of free NCO groups. The
prepolymer based on PTMG 1000 contained 9.8 to 10.1 percent
of free NCO groups. The prepolymer based on PTMG 2000
contained 8.4 percent of free NCO groups.
To produce the test piece, the chain-lengthening
agents according to the invention, and the comparison
substance, namely 4,4-methylenebis(o-chloroaniline), in
molar stoichiometric ratio (NCO groups to the sum of free
NH2 group 1:1), were mixed directly with the prepolymers at
60°C for 10 to 15 seconds and finally cast into a mold
heated to 100°C. If the test piece is produced with
butanediol (comparison example II), it is necessary to
operate with a catalyst additive, preferably with phenyl
mercury propionate or dibenzyltin dilaurate.
The pot life was determined by measuring the time
from the casting into the mold until the polyurethane
mixture draws threads on an immersed spatula moved evenly
horizontal. In intervals of 2 to 5 minutes, the condition
of setting was studied by penetration of a fingernail into
the cast test piece. If penetration was no longer
detectable, the time was measured and noted as "nail
(demolding) time".
The test pieces were cut from the set
polyurethane, and subjected to the following physical
tests: '
Shore hardness D (H) according to DIN 53505
or shore hardness
corresponding to ASTM
D:2240 or 1706.
Structural strength (SF) according to DIN 53515
in N/mm.
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Tensile strength (ZF') tensile strength in
N/mm2 according to DIN
53455.
(TZ) pot life.
(NZ) demolding time.
Tensile Strength (TS) tensile stress in N/mm2
according to DIN 53455.
The results are given in the following Tables 3
to 5.
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Table 3
Resultswith Preuotvmer Potvcaorolactone (CAPA
TZ NZ SF TS ZF
N/mm N/mm2
ExamplesH (min)(mini60C 20C 3% 100%N/mm2AstxM Remarks
1 53 75 52 63 63 SS 123 40.0 Transparentinvention
tough
2 52 130 40 67 87 3.3 14.739.9 Transparentinvention
tough
3 53 135 36 ' 86 3S 14.334.1 Transparentinvention
?2 tough
4 53 130 28 72 87 3.7 15.033.8 Transparentinvention
tough
53 145 25 82 93 3.4 14.436.0 Transparentinvention
tough
6 54 180 SO 62 88 6.9 13.337.4 Transparentinvention
tough
7 54 180 60 66 77 6.9 12S 33.6 Transparentinvention
tough
8 SS 35 38 69 78 6.2 13.432.9 Transparentinvention
tough
I 68 45 9 91 98 13.4 17.719.9 inhomogencous
brittle
comparison
1~ 40 180 30 47 79 2.3 4S 35.1 cloudy, comparison
soft
I1' 44 35 9 53 81 1.9 9.2 22.4 cloudy, comparison
soft
_Notes:
1) Phenylmercury propionate
2) Dibutyltin dilaurate
Table 4
Results with Prevoivmer Potvtetramethvleneelvcol PTMG 1000
TZ NZ SF N/mm TS N/mm2 ZF
Examples (sl (minl60C 20C 3% 100% N/mm2Astxct Remarks
H
1 71 120 25 70 108 21.2 32.242.7 transparent
hard irnention
I 68 25 S 113 92 14.0 20.127.8 inhomogeneous
brittle comparison
1~ 45 25 3 38 84 1.9 lOS 25.1 cloudy, soft
aart
I 42 210 16 40 87 2.6 11.7 34.1 cloudy, soft
comparison
otes:
1) Dibutyltin dilaurate
2) Phenylmercury propionate
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ResultsPreoolvmeretramethvleneelvcol~1G
with Polvt PT 2000
TZ NZ SF N/mm TS N/mm2 ZF
Examnlea FI (a) lminl60C 20C 3% 100% N/mm2 Asnect Remarks
1 60 140 12 57 70 11S 18.2 35.6 transparent
hard invention
I 64 35 9 66 71 11.4 16.8 22S irtftorrtogenoous
brittle comparison
1 43 25 11 44 79 2.1 9.0 28.0 cloudy, soft
ocmpurtvon
I 45 120 23 36 82 2S 16.4 20S cloudy, soft
aomporiaon
Notes:
1) Dibutyltin dilaurate
2) Phenylmescury propionate
